We spent part of our Route 66 trip based just outside of Flagstaff, using it as a home base to explore both Flagstaff and nearby Sedona. While we were in the area for most of the week, our time was actually pretty low-key, we stayed in Munds Park, worked during…
Stretching across the Kentucky–Tennessee border between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes is one of those places that’s packed with outdoor adventure but still somehow feels a little under the radar. With 170,000 acres to explore, it’s easy to fill a few days here, or even longer…
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park ended up being the perfect home base for our Route 66 stretch near St. Louis. It’s just a little outside the city, but close enough to make it easy to explore some of the smaller Route 66 towns like Pacific and Eureka, while…
Our Route 66 trip officially began from our home base in the Chicago suburbs, but we intentionally skipped Illinois (for now). After exploring much of Illinois Route 66 over the years, we’re planning a separate summer road trip (without the RV) to properly revisit and document those stops. We also…
Wasatch Mountain State Park is one of the most underrated camping destinations in Northern Utah, offering everything from scenic RV sites and tent camping to cozy cabins and yurts- all surrounded by panoramic mountain views. Whether you’re visiting for hiking, off-roading, fall colors, or winter sports, this park is packed…
Nestled in western South Dakota, Angostura Recreation Area is a water-lover’s paradise with breathtaking, scenic views. The name “Angostura,” Spanish for “narrows,” hints at the unique geography of this large reservoir, which stretches over 36 miles of shoreline and offers some of the finest sandy beaches in the state. Built…
Belle Isle feels like one of those places everyone in Detroit knows about, but visitors don’t always realize just how much is packed onto this little island in the middle of the river. We spent an afternoon exploring during a weeklong stay at Sterling State Park (Josh had a conference…
They don’t call Silver Falls State Park the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system for nothing. Located about 20 miles from Salem, it’s the largest state park in Oregon and a total dream for outdoor lovers. With more than 35 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback…
When we spent a month and a half camphosting in the Heber Valley, we knew a traditional trip recap wouldn’t cut it. Most of our days were just work and normal life, but on our days off we packed in plenty of adventures. From the Swiss-themed town of Midway to…
Southern Illinois is full of hidden gems when it comes to camping, from quiet lakeside retreats to family-friendly RV parks. While the exact boundaries of “southern Illinois” can be a little fuzzy, this list rounds up 82 campgrounds across the region, covering counties like Alexander, Jackson, Williamson, Randolph, Pope, and…